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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.31, 10,573.22 and 3,716.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.31, 10,573.22 and 3,716.23 is: 5,573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.31 : 10,573.22 = 3,716.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.31/10,573.22 = 3,716.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.31x = 10,573.22 × 3,716.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.31x = 39,292,464.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,292,464.49/7,049.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.94

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